Health & Medical

In the new year, there’s a new call to warn Americans about the negative effects of alcohol.

Flu cases are skyrocketing in Southwest Florida, making this busy season even more challenging.

Ever felt like a zombie after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Poor sleep can mess with your health in surprising ways, like causing weight gain and memory problems.

As one year ends and another begins, it’s common for us to think of changes we want to make.

Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.

This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.

Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.

Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.

According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.

Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.